If using the floats on an electric plane, the paint may beany paint of your choice.If using the floats on a glow or gas engine plane, you must use fuel proof paint.

Covering:

Heat shrink covering such as MonoKote can be appliedmaking sure the covering is sealed well. For double theprotection, a couple coats of polyurethane may be applied before the covering is ironed on. This will protect thebalsa should the covering rip during use.

Fiberglass:

Fiberglassing will provide the best protection and can beapplied in numerous ways. For the smaller floats, a light clothsuch as 5/8 - ¾ oz is generally used with either epoxyfinishing resin or polyurethane. Water based polyurethane iseasy to use since it has very little odor and cleans up withwater. For the larger floats, a heavier cloth can be used withepoxy or polyurethane.